biofuel production

collocation in English

meaningsofbiofuelandproduction

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biofuel
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl/us
/ˈbaɪ.oʊˌfjuː.əl/
a fuel that is made from living things or ...
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production
noun
uk
/prəˈdʌk.ʃən/us
/prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
the process of making or growing goods to ...
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(Definition ofbiofuelandproductionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofbiofuel production

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It states that "biofuelproductionfrom a broad mix of arable crop feedstocks will have a neutral effect on the farmed environment".
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Growing plants forbiofuelproductionwould have to be combined with current programmes for cultivation, adhering to the principle of crop rotation.
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If we take the necessary precautionary measures, we can achieve growth inbiofuelproductionwithout endangering the environment or the food stocks required globally.
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I should like to underline that domestic production of protein has increased with a rise in by-products frombiofuelproduction.
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Biofuelproductionwill boost income and make farmers feel more secure.
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In this respect it is even more important clearly to determine sustainable criteria forbiofuelproduction.
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Biofuelproductionin this country has had an enormous boost under the policies that have been put in place.
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As you know,biofuelproductionis part of the climate package we are debating now, and the sustainable use and development of biofuels are very important issues.
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Biofuelproductioncan accelerate global warming by speeding up the destruction of forests, peatlands, healthy soils and other ecosystems which are carbon sinks and which help to regulate the climate.
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The ever-increasing scale ofbiofuelproductionhas contributed towards raising the price of foodstuffs, which has in turn had a large effect upon the people of the world.
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We must provide appropriate incentives to ensure thatbiofuelproductionwill not bring about a rise in food prices, because this would undermine the whole programme.
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Life cycle assessments ofbiofuelproductionshow that under certain circumstances, biofuels produce only limited savings in energy and greenhouse gas emissions.
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The price of food is affected to a certain degree by the use of maize forbiofuelproduction.
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Renewable energy, in the form ofbiofuelproductionand electricity generation, is of increasing importance to the business.
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The kenaf seed oil is also used for cosmetics, industrial lubricants and forbiofuelproduction.
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However, above a few percent, there would be direct competition between first generationbiofuelproductionand food production.
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Their stated aim is to work together to promotebiofuelproductionand reduce the effects of high oil prices.
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Grass fiber can be used for making paper, and forbiofuelproduction.
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Biofuelproductionuses biomass generally consisting of energy crops which usually also produces food.
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On the other hand, several studies do show thatbiofuelproductioncan be significantly increased without increased acreage.
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